Mitigating Risks

Here is another video in the series on disaster preparedness.

Are you ready if disaster hits?





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Another video segment on implementing a disaster plan.

Instructional video on how to develop and implement an effective disaster plan. This segment looks at what is the end result of disaster planning:





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How to develop and implement an effective disaster plan

Here is the next video in the series that talks about how to be prepared, respond and recover from a disaster.




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Emergency Preparedness for Museums

Are you prepared for a disaster?  Imagine what you would do if you had warning of an impending tornado, flood or earthquake.  What would you do to protect your home and household furnishings? Would you be able to save your family's treasures?   Imagine the same events, but now you are responsible for the history of a nation or the art of a thousand years.  Should we put some plywood on the windows, stack some sandbags, and hope for the best?

For the last several years I have been part of many conversations regarding the preparedness of museums for disaster.  Usually we discuss how to prevent damage and what to do if the worst happens.  These questions are being asked in every museum around the world, and there are more questions then there are answers.

Over the next few weeks, I am going to post videos that address preparedness and recovery for museum collections.  Please let me know what you think about the series.  If you have any suggestions or advice I would be happy to post it here.



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Mysteries At The Museum Sneak Peek: The Dymaxion House

Museums are usually some of the first adapters of new technology. I am constantly amazed at the ways they find to use the latest technology.  Most of this technology becomes part of our everyday lives over time, but  what has me baffled is why we overlook some ideas that might change or lives for the better.  Take a look at the video I have included in this posting.  You will see a preview of a story about the Dymaxion House displayed at the Henry Ford Museum outside of Detroit.  This technology was actually developed in the 20's.  What kept this technology from hitting the market?  Was it timing, costs, poor marketing, no marketing, lack of funds to develop the idea? Why aren't we all using O-Volving shelves?




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Have you been to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?

I spend a lot of time in museums.  I have my favorite art museum, and I love history museums, and I have always been fascinated at science museums.  I find myself being drawn to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum over and over because it continues to move me every time I visit.

Don't visit the Holocaust Museum to learn history, see art, or for a better understanding of our world.  The fact is that you may do all of these things when you visit, but you will be moved.  This museum will move you, and it may even change you a little.




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Have you ever had to move a Suit of Armor?

What are some of the most unusual things we have moved?